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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1661910 UGX ($451 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, I have been in position to construct an iron roofed house that I intend to shift immediately after fitting a door and windows. Shifting to my new house will relieve me from the burden of renovating my hut annually. Previously, I didn't have enough money to purchase the needed building materials and to pay for construction labor.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well to give my family unconditional cash that I have used to better my family's standard of living, by constructing an iron roofed house. GiveDirectly has not done anything bad on my side.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to purchase construction materials( cement, sand, door, windows and aggregate). In addition, I bought food, clothes for my self, jerry cans and utensils. I have not yet spent UGX 500,000 but I am planning to spend it for paying my children's school fees, construction labor and buying clothes for family members.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
1728300 UGX ($462 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The cash transfer has transformed my life alot. I am very happy because my earlier dreams of constructing an iron roofed house have come true.
Previously, I was too worried and bothered on where to find money to thatch my leaking huts. However, with the cash transfers, I am happy that I will be saved from this tragedy. I am very grateful to GiveDirectly for the cash transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I heard my phone buzzing at midnight. Only to check and read a mobile money from GiveDirectly. I was very happy at that moment because this money was going to transform my life. I had alot of worries due to lack of money to purchase most household items.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have spent UGX 540000 to purchase bricks. I have spent UGX 50000 to pay school fees.
I am planning to spend the balance on purchasing houshold items such as clothes, utensils and also to start the construction of an iron roofed house.
Enrolled
access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
When I receive this money, I will pay school fees for my children and also buy a few household items.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when am resting from all day's work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of money to cater for the basic needs of my children.
